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After Sinwar’s appointment, Hamas shows its real face

The Aug. 6 appointment of Yahya Sinwar, who has been Hamas’ de facto leader for a decade, is unlikely to cause any major changes on the ground.

After Sinwar’s appointment, Hamas shows its real face

Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, on Dec. 14, 2022. (Credit: Ali Jadallah/AFP)

Yahya Sinwar, 62, Hamas’ leader in Gaza and the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attack, was named head of Hamas’s politburo, the Islamist movement said on Tuesday.This is a culmination of years-long efforts to extend his stranglehold over Hamas....
Yahya Sinwar, 62, Hamas’ leader in Gaza and the mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attack, was named head of Hamas’s politburo, the Islamist movement said on Tuesday.This is a culmination of years-long efforts to extend his stranglehold over Hamas....